Summary
A strong earthquake occurred off the coast of Russia, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuations in the Pacific. Waves reached Hawaii and the West Coast, but damage was mostly minor and there were no serious injuries.
Key Facts
- An earthquake happened off the coast of Russia.
- This earthquake triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific.
- People in many areas were evacuated as a precaution.
- The earthquake was the strongest since 2011 and sixth largest ever recorded.
- Tsunami waves reached Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States.
- Most of the damage reported was minor.
- There have been no reports of serious injuries.
